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26-day Australia, coral sea & Fiji legendary Voyage

  • Sail aboard the mid-size Westerdam with its classic cruising amenities
  • Enjoy an enrichment programme and port talks to enhance your journey
  • Experience the natural beauty and vibrant cultures of the South Pacific
From
$8,429 pp twin share
26 nights
Cruise Snapshot
26 Nights

Immerse yourself in the natural wonders of Australia, the Coral Sea and Fiji on this 26-night legendary voyage

  • Explore iconic destinations like Sydney, Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef
  • Discover the diverse cultures of Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu
  • Relax on the beaches and experience the laid-back island life of Fiji

Trip Details

Departs
4 January 2028
Returns
30 January 2028
Embarks
Operator
Holland America Line

26-night Australia & New Zealand cruise from Sydney, Australia to Auckland, New Zealand aboard Westerdam.

Calling at Moreton Island, Townsville, Cairns, Alotau, Kiriwina Island, Rabaul, Honiara, Luganville, Port Vila, Mystery Island, Lautoka, Suva, Nuku alofa, Bay Of Islands and Auckland, with 9 days at sea.

Westerdam is a Holland America Line Vista-class ship that entered service in 2004, carrying around 1,960 guests. She combines the line's mid-size classic cruising — wraparound promenade, notable art collection and Pinnacle Grill — with seasons across Asia, Alaska and the Pacific.

Stateroom categories range from Interior to Neptune Suite.

When & how much

Departures & Pricing

Departs
4 January 2028
Returns 30 January 2028
Returns
30 January 2028
Duration
26 nights
From pp twin share
$8,429 pp
  • 04 Jan 2028 - 30 Jan 2028
    from $7,529 pp twin share *
Additional Pricing Information
  • Interior from $7,529 pp twin share
  • Ocean View from $8,239 pp twin share
  • Verandah from $11,909 pp twin share
  • Signature Suite from $15,899 pp twin share
  • Neptune Suite from $21,229 pp twin share

* Prices and category availability are subject to change without notice.

Upgrades, transfers, accommodation and more can be quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.

Life in transit

Westerdam

Westerdam
Details · Holland America Line
Westerdam

Westerdam is a Holland America Line Vista-class ship that entered service in 2004, carrying around 1,960 guests. She combines the line's mid-size classic cruising — wraparound promenade, notable art collection and Pinnacle Grill — with seasons across Asia, Alaska and the Pacific.

Guests
1,964
Crew
800
Gross tonnage
81,811
Speed
24 knots
Length
285 m
Launched
2004
Deck plans
11
Westerdam · Deck plans

Deck 11 — Sports Deck

Westerdam — Deck 11 — Sports Deck deck plan

Source: Holland America Line, captured 5 August 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Sydney, Australia

    Departs 06:00 pm.

    As your ship passes Harbour Heads, you are presented with the shimmering skyline of Sydney - hailed by many seafarers as "the most beautiful harbor in the world." Two prominent landmarks, Harbour Bridge and the sail-like curves of the Sydney Opera House, grace the backdrop of this picturesque harbor. There is a wealth of adventure waiting in Sydney - from its cosmopolitan city center to miles of beautiful beaches and the Blue Mountains.Australia's oldest and largest city was born in 1788 with the arrival of the "First Fleet" transporting 760 British convicts. Today, Sydney is the largest port in the South Pacific and is often voted the most popular destination in the South Pacific.

  2. 2

    At Sea

  3. 3

    Moreton Island, Queensland, Australia

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 04:00 pm.

  4. 4

    At Sea

  5. 5

    Townsville, Australia

    Arrives 11:00 am, departs 07:00 pm.

    Often described as the "unofficial capital of North Queensland," Townsville was founded in 1856 when an enterprising sea captain built a wharf on Cleveland Bay. The city lies at the very north of the Dry Tropics, where the outback bush meets the waters of the Coral Sea. Today's travelers are drawn to Townsville's superb location. Queensland's fabled Wet Tropics World Heritage Area lies just to the north of the city. Towering over Townsville is Castle Rock, a 1,300-foot monolith of pink granite that provides sweeping views of Townsville, Cleveland Bay and Magnetic Island. The Strand is Townsville's lively entertainment district, home to shop, cafes, restaurants and a 24-hour water park.

  6. 6

    Cairns, Australia

    Arrives 08:00 am.

    Cairns is one of Australia's hottest vacation destinations. Cairns boasts three of Australia's great natural wonders. Just offshore, immense bastions of living coral form the Great Barrier Reef. Sixteen miles of superb beaches stretch to the north of the city - the famed Marlin Coast. And inland lays the immense Daintree National Park. Cairns itself basks in tropical sunshine, balmy breezes waft in from Trinity Bay. The city's graceful, tree-lined esplanade was once the gateway to the gold fields of North Queensland. Cairns graceful, tree-lined esplanade was once the gateway to the gold fields of North Queensland. A travel tip - Cairns is pronounced "cans."

  7. 7

    Cairns, Australia

    Departs 06:00 pm.

    Cairns is one of Australia's hottest vacation destinations. Cairns boasts three of Australia's great natural wonders. Just offshore, immense bastions of living coral form the Great Barrier Reef. Sixteen miles of superb beaches stretch to the north of the city - the famed Marlin Coast. And inland lays the immense Daintree National Park. Cairns itself basks in tropical sunshine, balmy breezes waft in from Trinity Bay. The city's graceful, tree-lined esplanade was once the gateway to the gold fields of North Queensland. Cairns graceful, tree-lined esplanade was once the gateway to the gold fields of North Queensland. A travel tip - Cairns is pronounced "cans."

  8. 8

    At Sea

  9. 9

    Alotau, Papua New Guinea

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

  10. 10

    Kiriwina Island, Papua New Guinea

    Arrives 07:00 am, departs 03:00 pm.

  11. 11

    Rabaul, Papua New Guinea

    Arrives 09:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

  12. 12

    At Sea

  13. 13

    Honiara, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

  14. 14

    At Sea

  15. 15

    Luganville, Vanuatu

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

  16. 16

    Port Vila, Vanuatu

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

  17. 17

    Mystery Island, Vanuatu

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

  18. 18

    At Sea

  19. 19

    Lautoka, Fiji

    Arrives 08:00 am.

    The second-largest city of Fiji, Lautoka is located in the west, on the island of Viti Levu. It is nicknamed The Sugar City due to its expansive sugarcane plantations producing the island's most important crop. Its soft-sand beaches are fringed with swaying palm and coconut trees reflected in the crystalline turquoise waters. A drive through the city center allows glimpses of tree-lined streets, colonial houses, colorful markets and a vibrant local culture.

  20. 20

    Lautoka, Fiji

    Departs 06:00 pm.

    The second-largest city of Fiji, Lautoka is located in the west, on the island of Viti Levu. It is nicknamed The Sugar City due to its expansive sugarcane plantations producing the island's most important crop. Its soft-sand beaches are fringed with swaying palm and coconut trees reflected in the crystalline turquoise waters. A drive through the city center allows glimpses of tree-lined streets, colonial houses, colorful markets and a vibrant local culture.

  21. 21

    Suva, Fiji

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

    The Fiji archipelago is at the cross roads of the South Pacific. In the days of sailing ships, it was known as "The Cannibal Isles," where mariners carefully avoided its fierce warriors and perfidious waters. Thankfully, Fiji's pagan days live only in the tales recalled by tour guides - in rituals such as fire-walking, Kava Ceremonies and in renditions of tribal drumming, dance and song. Fiji is an exotic destination, with 333 islands that provide an exciting adventure or peaceful repose. The northwest region, where the sun shines almost every day and a tropical shower ends as quickly as it began, is home to the majority of the resorts. Suva, the political, administrative, educational and commercial center, has a backdrop of lush rainforest maintained by the inevitable "tropical downpour." The people of Fiji are the most multiracial and multicultural of all South Pacific island countries - this being reflected in churches of all denominations, mosques, temples and shrines. Built around a reef-protected natural harbor, Suva, with its colonial buildings nestled alongside modern commercial venues, shops and local markets, parks and residential sprawl, is home to nearly half of Fiji's urban population.

  22. 22

    At Sea

  23. 23

    Nuku alofa, Tonga

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

  24. 24

    At Sea

  25. 25

    At Sea

  26. 26

    Bay Of Islands, New Zealand

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 04:00 pm.

    The Bay of Islands offers more than broad vistas of sea and sky, more than beaches, boating, and fabulous water sports. The Bay is the birthplace of modern New Zealand. Here the Treaty of Waitangi was signed, establishing British rule and granting the native inhabitants equal status. Rich in legend and mystery, the Bay of Islands has age-old ties to the Maori and to whalers, missionaries and New Zealand's early settlers. The Bay of Islands has lured explorers for countless centuries. The Maori say that Kupe, the great Polynesian adventurer, came here in the 10th century. Captain Cook anchored offshore in 1769, followed by assorted brigands, traders, colonists and missionaries. Note: Bay of Islands is an anchorage port. Passengers transfer to shore via ship's tender.

  27. 27

    Auckland, New Zealand

    Arrives 07:00 am.

    Straddling a narrow isthmus created by 60 different volcanoes, New Zealand's former capital boasts scenic beauty, historical interest and a cosmopolitan collection of shops, restaurants, museums, galleries and gardens. Rangitoto, Auckland's largest and youngest volcano, sits in majestic splendor just offshore. Mt. Eden and One Tree Hill, once home to Maori earthworks, overlook the city. One of New Zealand's fine wine districts lies to the north of Auckland. Auckland served as New Zealand's capital from 1841 until 1865, when the seat of government moved to Wellington.

What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

  • Dining in the main Dining Room and casual venues
  • Live music venues and nightly entertainment
  • Fitness centre and swimming pools
  • Enrichment programme and port talks
Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

Westerdam is a Holland America Line Vista-class ship that entered service in 2004, carrying around 1,960 guests. She combines the line's mid-size classic cruising — wraparound promenade, notable art collection and Pinnacle Grill — with seasons across Asia, Alaska and the Pacific.

Stateroom categories available on this sailing: Neptune Suite, Signature Suite, Verandah, Ocean View and Interior.

From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

How long is this journey?
This itinerary runs for 27 days and 26 nights.
When can I travel?
Departures are currently scheduled between 04 Jan 2028 and 30 Jan 2028, subject to live availability.
What is generally included?
Inclusions typically cover guided touring and selected experiences, with exact details listed in the itinerary.
What style of accommodation is used?
Accommodation is pre-arranged as part of the journey, with specific properties shown in the trip details.
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